Chris Matthews Apologizes ‘On Behalf of All White People’ (Watch)

*Chris Matthews apologized “on behalf of all white people” Thursday after two of his black colleagues said the George Zimmerman trial reminded them of times when they were racially profiled.

NBC News executive Val Nicholas penned an op-ed on MSNBC.com titled “I Could Have Been Trayvon Martin,” in which he discussed how he was targeted as a black teenager. He wrote:

I grew up in a military family and we always lived in middle class neighborhoods. I was an honor student in high school as well as a student athlete running track. I even had an after-school job to earn spending money. That said, twice as a teen, I ended up looking down the barrel of police guns for no other reason that I happened to be a black teenager. I had completely forgotten about these incidents but the Zimmerman verdict opened that door again.

Nicholas further discussed his experiences with Matthews and former RNC chairman Michael Steele, who shared some similar experiences and the warnings he’s passed onto his sons. “My father, not unlike Michael, taught me that if you end up in a situation with the police or security or whatever, never argue, just capitulate. Because, he said, there’s only three results that could happen from that. One, you go to jail. Two, you go to the hospital. Three, you go to the morgue. And he told me that when I was nine or 10 years old.”

“We’re going to continue this conversation privately and on television,” Matthews said, wrapping up the segment. “I’ll just tell you one thing and I’m speaking now for all white people but especially those who have tried to change in the last 50 or 60 years—and a lot of them have really tried to change—I’m sorry for this stuff. That’s all I’m saying.”

Hmmmm!! Chris Mathews apologizing for all whites??? Does he REALLY mean it?? who knows. Watch Chris receives hate/criticism and death threats becaue he DARED to apologize for all of the decades of racist crap blacks had to endure from whites.

Unfortunately, he can’t apologize for all White people because a lot of them aren’t sorry. This Trayvon Martin incident more than any other I can remember in recent history–yes even the election of the current president–has torn a scab off this country. Racists are much more blatant and unapologetic about their racism than in recent years. During the election, they’d oftentimes couch their racism in political over and undertones, but not now. There are many who are unapologetic about their glee that an innocent Black teenager was gunned down.

Unfortunately, while this guy from the article tells a compelling story, Trayvon’s story is worse. He wasn’t even assaulted by a cop, but a fat drugged up racist loser wannabe, a citizen on the street. This guy in the article had the warning to stand down because he was confronted by an officer of the law, Trayvon had no such warning. He was stalked by a crazed armed everyday citizen, there was no way out for him.

Appreciate the gesture but you aren’t speaking for all white people, not most white people, maybe a few white people. I don’t think all white people are bad or have ill intent. But the majority are clueless of their actions or bias towards minorities or it makes them so uncomfortable that they refuse to acknowledge it. So thanks Chris Matthews but it is what it is.

Hmmmm, interesting, we know there are MANY Whites who are racist & DGAF about respecting OR apologizing about sqaut!!! Yet…a seemingly fair & descent White man comes along?, & we basically “spit his apology back in his face”!?? Iiiiiiiiiie don’t think “that” response is appropriate or….fair! No….he can’t apologize for “all” of ANY group, no one man can! But at least “this” White man is “trying”!!, trying AND doing more than most Whites, who say/think of themselves as “not” racist! I mean…other than B. Clinton, can y’all name another White male OR female, who has “gone that far” for Us!!?? And I’ll post something else…..contrary to the popular vibe here?…..We NEED Whites like CM! Need them to speak to there people, ‘on Our behalf (as many Whites did during the 60’s movement, b/c just LIKE in the joint “A Time To Kiill”?, they don’t even “see” Us, until one of their own…..”points Us out”!! Sheeeeeit, what We shouuuuuuld do?, is go ‘on a “If you’re White & say you’re not racist?, “call one out”, tour. See…..only holding the NON racist accountable as well, for not speaking out against “the infected”, will bring the change We need! Until then?, they will just continue to LDFHO at the “marching & ish”! Damn “that”!!!,, this is a NEW day!!! , & the last thang that worked?, needs to be re-applied….”nationally”!! We need to ECONOMICALLY BOYCOTT THE SYSTEM!!!! It is the safest AND most effective way, to shut this racist BS down, & become a “player” in this American game. Real Talk!

Ps….and BTW?, b4 all ghe “Rightwing Flyers” swoop in?…..Yo, just b/c a correct action comes from someone ‘on the “Left”?, that doesn’t make that action a “Leftist” action. It just makes it?, …the correct action! And ANY side can do it, if & when they…. give a damn. Chuuuuuch!

@ Dave we know you and your buddy white people aint sorry and CM cant speak for you. We know you don’t care about fairness when it comes blacks! It might give black the notion that we fo matter in this country and we might become people and stick togther in this country they call America the free and we might think we are free and equal! Dave, I know you want us to stay in our place! Second class citizens in your eyes. News flash Dave I am first class. And lastly, When the government pays my people our 40 acres and a mule for the ramifications of slavery like they did the Japanese for Pearl Harbour, that’s when I’ll know white folks are sorry for the pain their ancestors have subjected my ancestors too like the, beatings, raping and the hangings. Their ancestors sold men snd women and children and slit up homes. that stuff had lasting effects unfortunately. Give us our money for making AMERICA what is today! the riches country in the world but yet they want to keep the poor poorer. Until then Dave we know your ass ain’t sorry!!

Thank you Deb for showing the world how ridiculous and out of touch with reality too many of my black brothers and sisters are. The problems of the modern black community is of our own making. High rates of unwed births, high rates of school drop outs, invisible/non-existent fathers, and high dependency rates on government programs are all ingredients to keep anyone (black, white, Hispanic) in economic chains.

Too many black brothers and sisters share your point of view. I find it is usually held by those who have very little real contact with those of other races, especially whites. Many are from the inner cities. Because you have little contact with others who are not like you, you choose to believe that all whites are like what you see on tv: The Brady Bunch or Real Housewives, where whites are depicted as having either very few “real” problems or are all wealthy. The truth that it isn’t so would destroy your idea of what white people are.

I was fortunate to grow up in a rural area consisting of folks of many races, most of us were under the poverty level. Everyone got along just fine. No racial tensions. Why? Because we all saw how our neighbors, white, black & Hispanic all struggled just to put food on the table. And that’s how most folks in the real world are: They get along with one another just fine. They don’t need or deserve to hear a buffoonish race baiter like Chris Matthews “apologizing” for them.

Are there racist whites? Of course there are. But no more than there are racist blacks. Some of my own relatives are some of the most racist individuals I’ve ever met.

Most white folks today cannot trace their ancestry back to the Civil War in this country. A vast majority of whites can only trace their heritage back to the great European immigration push of the 1880’s – 1920’s. So their ancestors never subjected any blacks to slavery… Never mind the fact that it was other blacks who enslaved their enemies and ran the slave trade.

Your thoughts that blacks somehow should be paid for “making America what it is today,” screams to the world: I don’t know what I’m talking about. It is true that many plantation owners in the South became wealthy on the backs of enslaved Africans. However, that wealth disappeared during the Civil War. The United States became a Super Power mainly because of its manufacturing ingenuity of the late Nineteenth Century. Those moguls did make their fortunes on the backs of low paid employees, including blacks. But European immigrants were also exploited. But they were not slaves. To think any reparations paid would help solve the problems within our community, or even be seen as a stepping stone to interracial bliss is extremely short sighted, and frankly, an uneducated view of the world. All it would do is cause even more strife and division in our country, and spark a new era of white on black racism, if not out and out revolt.

Education is key. Stay in school. When in college, focus on classes like economics and mathematics, or one of the physical sciences. Or enter a trade school. If you choose to join a fraternity or sorority, choose one that is not “all black.” Learn other cultures by actually interacting with members of other races and creeds. I’m in my 40’s, make more than any of the white friends with whom I grew up, depend on no one other than myself, volunteer countless hours working with kids (mainly black & Hispanic) in Camden, NJ (The most violent city in the U.S.), and I never, ever listen to the real modern slave masters: Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, who I consider the two biggest enemies the black community has had over the past half century. They have betrayed us at every turn, never helping where help is needed, only appearing to take advantage of times of interracial strife. Most of the brothers, actually all, that I know who follow a similar path as me are very happy not to be looking for others to blame for any shortcomings, which is exactly what Revs. Al & Jesse do. They are constantly looking for a hand out or someone to blame. It seems the good “reverands” skipped the passage: “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” It’s time we as a people learn to fish…

@ Damon, Excuse me I don’t need a history lesson from you but thank you my brother! You are really out of touch if you think this country did not become rich and make the rich richer on the backs of slaves. Did any of my ancestors or yours reap any of those benefits? My answer is NO but you keep on brother with your thought no matter how narrow minder they are! Peace to you Damon! Stop hating your own my brother!!

@Damon, please don’t lump all brothers and sisters into your rant! We have many educated blacks who have succeeded but like I said, many have suffered the ramifications of the past and thats REAL TALK!! Both my sons graduated from great colleges and they are very successful, so don’t tell me I’m misinformed, but I know a fool when I hear one! White America see’s fit to pay other nationalities for the harm they’ve done to them in the past but not to blacks? Something is wrong with that picture. Brother, that just ain’t right! I’m just saying!! Peace to all, cause we’re gonna need it with people like Damon around!!

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